TY - BOOK AU - Aleck,Celestine TI - The cedar tree: the heart of our people T2 - Strong stories - Coast Salish series SN - 9781771741293 U1 - 372.4 PY - 2016/// CY - Nanaimo, B.C. PB - Strong Nations Publishing Inc. KW - Coast Salish KW - Cedar KW - Children's literature KW - Readers (Primary) N1 - The traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nation includes the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State; "Our Strong Stories focus on three First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud."--Publisher's website; Primary grades; More information available online at publisher's website N2 - "In this Coast Salish story, learn about the importance of the cedar tree to the culture and history of the Coast Salish people. Descriptions of items made from the wood and bark of this special tree are included. Also explained in the story is the protocol for harvesting cedar bark." --[back cover] ER -